#$%^&*AU2013231204B220170105.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method of operating a mobile irrigation system includes receiving water application amount and application pattern information from a user, automatically 5 determining an irrigation plan using the amount information and the pattern information, and using an automated controller to operate the mobile irrigation system according to the irrigation plan. The irrigation system is operated by applying water at progressively decreasing levels as the irrigation system moves from a first position to a second position, and applying water at the same or 10 similar progressively decreasing levels as the irrigation system is moved in a reverse direction from the second position back to the first position. - 28 -
